A portrait of a community and its inhabitants and a transversal history of the journey of a boy, this film by António Tainha, which accompanies the music of rapper Landim, is also a powerful gesture and evocation of turbulent times. Impeccably filmed in black and white, it traces the story of Wilson through various moments in his life, from playing with his friends as a child to the difficult times that come later. With its repeated message — even when you are a prisoner, you are free — the images emphasise this celebration of perseverance. (JA)